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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 196.05 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 196.05 and 102.81 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 196.05 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/196.05 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 196.05 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 20,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.90/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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